Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $102,030 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.06
10th percentile $72,650
90th percentile $167,600
Employed locally 140
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,650
    25th
    $84,250
    50th (median)
    $102,030
    75th
    $120,730
    90th
    $167,600

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 118% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Mansfield, OH $125,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,550
    Massachusetts $121,580
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $118,060

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$123,600
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,830
    Computer Occupations, All Other$87,990
    Operations Research Analysts$77,590
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Amherst Town, MA is $49.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.41 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.7% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $72,650 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,250.